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The Salvation Army Lam Butt Chung Memorial School

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school_nameThe Salvation Army Lam Butt Chung Memorial School
districtIslands
school_address8 Yat Tung Street, Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel21090328
school_fax21090223
school_emaillbcps@hkt.salvationarmy.org
school_websitehttp://www.salbcms.edu.hk
school_mottoDignity, Faith, Love, Diligence
school_missionOur School community, in sharing the love and truth of Jesus Christ, will grow in knowledge, maturity and care for others, especially those with greatest needs.
sponsoring_bodyThe Salvation Army
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year2001
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net98
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members50%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChan Kwok Wai
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcSupervisor
name_of_school_headMa Kai Lung
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size10000
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$20"
asc_othersReplacement of student e-card $28
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_rooms5 Piano Rooms, some special rooms including dancing room, canteen, computer Room, Dream Lab, library, language Room, Science room, 2 music rooms, counselling room, Game corner, hand bell room, hand chime room, brass band room, art and craft room and School Campus TV.
fac_othersEscalator, washrooms for the disabled, outdoor café, outdoor climbing walls, table football, capsule station and claw machine.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path, Accessible public information / service counter and Visual fire alarm system.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts56
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers59
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above25
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training50
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_424
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_918
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above58
previous_year_no_of_class_p15
previous_year_no_of_class_p25
previous_year_no_of_class_p35
previous_year_no_of_class_p45
previous_year_no_of_class_p55
previous_year_no_of_class_p65
previous_year_no_of_class_total30
current_year_no_of_class_p15
current_year_no_of_class_p25
current_year_no_of_class_p35
current_year_no_of_class_p45
current_year_no_of_class_p55
current_year_no_of_class_p65
current_year_no_of_class_total30
cs_mode_of_teachingThe school implemented the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Policy and offered E-learning classes for upper primary students. We conduct enhancement courses for students with better learning abilities to upgrade their academic standard. We also conduct small groups and tutorial classes for students with different learning abilities during or after school hours.
cs_remarksChinese Language Policy: In order to enhance the smooth transition from kindergarten to primary school, Cantonese is used as the medium of instruction in Primary 1. From Primary 2 to Primary 6, depend on the needs of parents and students, they can choose either Cantonese or Mandarin as the medium of instruction.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P12
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
no_of_exam_P2-P63
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularlyYes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentOur school assess students' learning holistically. Students' attitude and performance in extra-curricular activities are also be assessed. In addition to summative and formative assessments, diversified assessments will be conducted throughout the year.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementWe have divided classes from primary four to six students to take care of the differences in learning between students of different potentials.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day10
duration_of_each_period30
school_starts_at8:15
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:25
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:40
lunch_end_time1:40
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and pack lunch.
healthy_school_lifeOur school is keen on promoting healthy eating and environmental education. We were awarded with several awards from the Department of Health as being "nutritious" and "Hong Kong's Healthy School". Students' lunch is served at school canteen. The designated supplier provides healthy lunchboxes and reusable utensils for students.
school_life_remarksOur school has morning reading session, library lesson, lunch break activities, religious gathering, civic education, remedial classes, inquiry learning, service learning, extra- curricular activities, self discipline during recesses as well as project learning to create a all rounded and rich learning environment.
life_wide_learningOur school aims at fostering students "One Student One Sport or Art" literacy. This includes Hand bells, Chimes, Symphonic Band, Drama, Musical, Fencing, Chinese painting, rope skipping and different kinds of ball games. In order to cultivate students' skills and capabilities, we offer interest classes, such as Cambridge English, abacus, Taekwondo, martial Art, brass Band, piano, violin, dancing and drama classes, campus TV, sand painting, Chinese opera and rock climbing training etc.
school_management_urlwww.salbcms.edu.hk
school_organisationWe implement the school based management system and make use of the self-evaluation to optimize the school administration.
imc_smc_mcThe Incorporated Management Committee was well established in 2006. It consists of representatives of school supervisor, school sponsoring bodies, representatives of professionals, principal, parents and teachers.
school_green_policyWe have joined various projects run by Environmental Protection Department to protect our environment. We also appoint "EP prefects" in each class to reduce pollution.
school_major_concerns_urlwww.salbcms.edu.hk
school_major_concerns1. Promoting school-based curriculum to enhance the effectiveness of self directed learning.
2. Nurturing positive values and developing a healthy community in school.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlwww.salbcms.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. All classrooms have installed Touch Smartboard with upgraded network so to foster self-directed learning with the new learning mode.
2. Implement Blended Learning through teachers learning circles so to strengthen the development of self-directed learning and to enhance the teaching quality.
3. Matching STEAM with Inquiry learning to breakthrough the conventional classroom learning. To widen the prospective of learning and enhance social skills of student through revamp of school curriculum, experiential learning, Multi-sensory teaching and field work.
4. Digital learning class (BYOD) starting with Primary Four, enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching, improve different areas of students’ abilities including self-directed learning, problem-solving, collaboration and stimulus interaction in the classroom.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumWe aim at strengthening values education (including life education, national education and national security education), making good use of learning time and creating space to promote a balanced physical and mental development, enriching life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development, better catering for learner diversity, reinforcing STEAM education, and nurturing students’ media and information literacy, strengthening cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities and enhancing assessment literacy for promoting learning and teaching effectiveness.
dev_of_generic_skillsWe cultivate students' self- directed learning skills and generic skills through diversified learning experiences and interactive lessons.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursThrough positive education, students can learn how to face adversity and meet the difficulties and pressures in life with a positive attitude. By exploring the character strengths, we can build students' physical and mental health, positive emotions, positive engagement, positive relationship, positive meaning and positive accomplishment, so as to move towards a happy life.
student_support_urlhttps://www.salbcms.edu.hk/zh_tw/site/view?name=%E8%A8%93%E8%BC%94%E7%90%86%E5%BF%B5
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityThe school provides diversified teaching strategies and cooperates with all stake holders from policy, culture and measures. Under the inclusive environment recognized by the parents, teachers and students, we provide curriculum tailoring, teaching adjustment, differentiation of assessment, peer counselling and learning groups and others measure to support students with different abilities.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationThe school is committed to create an inclusive learning environment, using resources flexibly, implementing effective strategies to cater for the needs of different students and providing high-quality educational services in response to the individual differences of students and special educational needs, such as, early recognition and support for Primary One, Three-tier Intervention Model, curriculum adaptation and diversified teaching strategies, home-school cooperation and the establishment of growth support groups, etc. We enable each student to develop their potential, respect individual learning differences and jointly create a favorable development environment.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students' learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc.. Providing Summer Bridging Programme for NCS students to encourage the use of Chinese.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationThe school conducts Chinese learning group and adjustment courses from Primary One to Primary Six. From Primary 2, we offer both Cantonese and Mandarin as our medium of instruction during Chinese language learning. It can be chosen by parents and students. In addition, we provide gifted courses for whole classes, homework tutoring classes and after school lessons for gifted children to cater for students' learning diversity.
Small learning groups for the subjects Chinese, English and mathematics from primary two to six are arranged in order to have more interactions between teachers and students. Our school has developed tailor-made curriculum for those small learning groups.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.salbcms.edu.hk/zh_tw/site/view?name=%E5%AE%B6%E9%95%B7%E6%95%99%E5%B8%AB%E6%9C%83
home-school_co-operationOur parents are always providing us with great support and are always willing to be volunteers. Our school is committed to promoting parents' education and supporting of parents to nurture their children with care and encourage them to thrive in the best environment which also benefit students' learning.
school_ethosOur school strives to provide our students with a caring and harmonized learning environment with parents. Through a series of programs like life education, school-based counseling scheme, after-school learning groups for non-Chinese speaking students, Understanding Adolescent Project, Child Development Fund, Dreams Come True Program to empower our students to meet the challenges in life and to contribute to the society.
school_dev_planOur school is a learning school. Students also take initiative in learning process. We also cultivate students' generic skills through diversified learning experiences and interactive lessons. We value the use of students in biliterate, trilingual, self-directed learning and promote STEAM education aligns with the worldwide education trend equipping students to meet the changes and challenges in our society and around the world with rapid economic, scientific and technological developments as well as challenges in society of the 21st century to enhance their competitiveness in the future. Also, we strive for excellence and regular sharing with various tertiary institutions.
teacher_pro_training_and_devSchool-based trainings and workshops are provided for teachers according to the teachers' needs. The Enhancing Learning and Teaching Team and groups are responsible for teachers' professional training and development.
school_character_othersIn order to develop students' potential, students are always encouraged to take part in various inter-school competition. The school has enjoyed considerable success in various competitions.
- Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows: Symphonic Band Contest Junior Class Gold Award
- The Schools Dance Festival: Chinese Dance-Upper Primary Highly Commended Award
- Hong Kong Joint School Association: Woodwinds Ensemble, Hand bells and Chimes, Junior Choir, Senior Choir (Gold Award)
- Hong Kong Inter-Area Primary Schools Athletics Competition: Boys C Grade Overall Champion
- Inter-School Table Tennis Competition: Boys Overall 2nd runner-up, Girls Overall 3rd runner-up
- Hong Kong and Macau Mathematical Olympiad: Open Contest Excellent Performance